NFL Remembers Bad Bunny's Performance With Shakira Before Super Bowl LX
- - NFL Remembers Bad Bunny's Performance With Shakira Before Super Bowl LX
Madz DizonFebruary 3, 2026 at 9:31 PM
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As excitement builds for Super Bowl LX, the NFL is looking back at a major moment that helped set the stage for history.
The league recently shared a video on Instagram showing Bad Bunny’s performance with Shakira during Super Bowl LIV. The post comes just days before the Puerto Rican superstar prepares to headline the halftime show for the first time on Feb. 8.
“Remember when Shakira brought out Bad Bunny at Super Bowl LIV?” the NFL captioned the throwback video. The clip quickly caught fans’ attention, reminding many viewers of the singer’s earlier appearance before he stepped into the spotlight alone at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
Bad Bunny arrives on the carpet at the 68th Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026.Christina House / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images (Christina House / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
During Super Bowl LIV in 2020, he joined Shakira and Jennifer Lopez on stage in a show that celebrated Latin music and culture. He performed his verse from the hit song “I Like It” and teamed up with Shakira for the popular Spanish track “Chantaje.”
That performance introduced Bad Bunny to one of the biggest global stages in entertainment. Now, six years later, he is returning with a bigger role and greater expectations.
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Bad Bunny, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, will become the first solo Latino artist to headline the Super Bowl halftime show. The event will take place during the game between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots, which kicks off at 6:30 p.m. ET.
His upcoming halftime show follows a strong year for the artist. At the 68th Grammy Awards, Bad Bunny won three awards, including Album of the Year for DeBí TiRaR Más FOToS.
Fans already expect him to perform some of his biggest songs. A trailer released in January showed the singer dancing to his track “BAILE INoLVIDABLE,” which hints that the high-energy song may be part of his setlist. Other fan-favorite tracks like “DTMF,” “Tití Me Preguntó” and “NUEVAYoL” are also strong possibilities.
“My culture influences everything,” Bad Bunny said in a previous interview. “I’m proud of where I come from and I always try not to lose the Latino essences of who I am.”
The NFL has strongly supported its decision to select him as the headliner, even as the announcement sparked mixed reactions. While many fans are excited to see the reggaeton and Latin trap star perform, some critics questioned having a Spanish-language performer as the main act.
The Super Bowl halftime show has long served as a platform for cultural milestones. Past Latin artists such as Gloria Estefan, Shakira and Jennifer Lopez helped expand the reach of Hispanic music in the United States. Bad Bunny’s upcoming performance is widely seen as another major step in that evolution.
Born in Bayamón and raised in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, Bad Bunny grew up surrounded by music. He has said his father introduced him to salsa, while his mother often played merengue and pop ballads. These influences helped shape his unique sound and artistic identity.
Bad Bunny has released six solo studio albums and has become one of the most-streamed artists globally. His 2025 album DeBí TiRaR Más FOToS alone produced multiple hit songs with over one billion Spotify streams.
Super Bowl LX will also mark his first performance in the continental United States since May 2024. The halftime show comes during a busy global tour schedule that includes stops in South America, Europe, Asia and Australia.
As fans prepare for the championship game, the NFL’s nostalgic Instagram post reminds viewers how far Bad Bunny has come. From a surprise guest appearance to leading the halftime stage, his return signals a historic moment not only for the Super Bowl but also for Latin music worldwide.
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This story was originally published by Parade on Feb 4, 2026, where it first appeared in the Entertainment section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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